Suspicious death in Dartmouth ruled homicide

Victim identified as 63-year-old Deborah Irene Yorke

Police say an autopsy has determined the death of 63-year-old Deborah Irene Yorke of Dartmouth was a homicide. Investigators remain at the scene in Dartmouth's north end. (Stephanie Blanchet/Radio-Canada)

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A suspicious death in Dartmouth's north end on Sunday morning has been ruled a homicide, Halifax Regional Police say.

Police have identified the victim as 63-year-old Deborah Irene Yorke.

The medical examiner confirmed Tuesday that the death was a homicide.

Jan 21 suspicious death on Farthington Pl in Dart ruled a homicide. Victim ID'd as 63-y/o Deborah Irene Yorke of Dart. Investigation is ongoing. Our thoughts are with Deborah's family & friends at this difficult time. https://t.co/U5IQFB4Xw4